tornado
20
Sep
An ill wind: The birth of a tornado
Category: Blogs
Tornadoes, despite their destructiveness, have a way of inspiring awe and fascination, perhaps in part because they are still shrouded in mystery. Scientists and engineers have bee...
26
Apr
The Alternative to “Tornado-Proofing”
Category: Blogs
Two weeks ago, we published the article, “Is there such a thing as tornado-proof?” in which we claim, to survive a tornado, most structures would have to resemble bomb shelters. Ou...
12
Apr
Is there such a thing as tornado-proof?
Category: Blogs
Recent outbreaks of tornadoes in Nebraska, Kansas, and elsewhere in the Midwest leave no doubt that tornado season is well underway. Tornadoes are common weather features in North ...